Marlboro Gardens Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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Marlboro Gardens Secondary School learners in uniform, Sandton

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,429

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Good to know

More about this school

Runs a feeding programme and donated-uniform collection for learners who cannot afford them.

In the news

Marlboro Gardens Secondary School on the news

Marlboro Gardens Secondary receives R50 000 donation from community organisation Sandton Chronicle (Citizen) · 2019-09-14
Ashraful Aid donated R50,000 to support disadvantaged learners.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Marlboro Gardens Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Marlboro Gardens Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 3,591 compared with 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,429; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marlboro Gardens Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,429; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marlboro Gardens Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Marlboro Gardens Secondary School for 2027

Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 622, Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal: 902 Kelvin 2054
Telephone: 011 444 6180
Email: info@mgcschool.co.za
EMIS number: 700150029

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Online

Website and social media

www.mgcschool.co.za

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Marlboro Gardens Secondary School directly, on 011 444 6180, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Marlboro Gardens Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?

No matric pass rate is on record for Marlboro Gardens Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.

How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?

Marlboro Gardens Secondary School reported 1,429 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?

Yes, Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Marlboro Gardens Secondary School.

Is Marlboro Gardens Secondary School a public or private school?

Marlboro Gardens Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Marlboro Gardens Secondary School?

You can call 011 444 6180. It is located at 622, Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Johannesburg.

Johannesburg East district

Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 3,591 compared with 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,429; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marlboro Gardens Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,429; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marlboro Gardens Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Marlboro Gardens Secondary School's 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,429; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marlboro Gardens Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.